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Pediatric Primary Care

By
  • Catherine Burns, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, Professor Emeritus, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty, School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
  • Ardys Dunn, PhD, RN, PNP, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Portland School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon; Professor, Retired, Samuel Merritt College School of Nursing, Oakland, California
  • Margaret Brady, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, Professor, Department of Nursing, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California; Co-Director, PNP Program, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
  • Nancy Starr, MS, APRN, BC (PNP), CPNP-PC, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Pediatric Associates, Aurora, Colorado
  • Catherine Blosser, MPA:HA, RN, APRN, BC (PNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Albertina Kerr Health Services, Gresham, Oregon

Covering the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, Pediatric Primary Care, 5 th Edition emphasizes both prevention and management from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. Written by an expert editor/contributor team, it provides in-depth, evidence-based guidance for assessing and managing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Other key topics include developmental theory, the health status of children today, issues of daily living, and cultural considerations.

Hardbound, 1288 Pages

Published: February 2012

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-0-323-08024-8

Contents

  • Unit One: Pediatric Primary Care Foundations

    1. Health Status of Children: Global and Local Perspectives
    2. Child and Family Health Assessment
    3. Cultural Perspectives for Pediatric Primary Care

      4. Unit Two: Management of Development

    4. Developmental Management in Pediatric Primary Care
    5. Developmental Management of Infants
    6. Developmental Management of Toddlers and Preschoolers
    7. Developmental Management of School-Age Children
    8. Developmental Management of Adolescents

      9. Unit Three: Approaches to Health Management in Pediatric Primary Care

    9. Introduction to Functional Health Patterns and Health Promotion
    10. Nutrition
    11. Breastfeeding
    12. Elimination Patterns
    13. Physical Activity and Sports for Children and Adolescents
    14. Sleep and Rest
    15. Cognitive-Perceptual Disorders: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Problems, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness and Deafness
    16. Self-Perception Issues
    17. Role Relationships
    18. Sexuality
    19. Coping and Stress Tolerance: Mental Health and Illness
    20. Values and Beliefs

      21. Unit Four: Approaches to Disease Management

    21. Introduction to Disease Management
    22. NEW! Pediatric Pain Management
    23. Infectious Diseases and Immunizations
    24. Atopic and Rheumatic Disorders
    25. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
    26. Hematologic Disorders
    27. Neurologic Disorders
    28. Eye Disorders
    29. Ear Disorders
    30. Cardiovascular Disorders
    31. Respiratory Disorders
    32. Gastrointestinal Disorders
    33. Dental and Oral Disorders
    34. Genitourinary Disorders
    35. Gynecologic Disorders
    36. Dermatologic Disorders
    37. Musculoskeletal Disorders
    38. Perinatal Conditions
    39. Common Injuries
    40. Genetic Disorders
    41. Environmental Health Issues
    42. Complementary Medicine
    43. Strategies for Managing a Health Care Practice

    Appendixes

    A. Medications in Pediatric Practice

    B. Growth Charts

    C. Normal Laboratory Values

    D. Additional Resources

    E. Discussion Questions

    References

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